Morris' Amanita vs Russula-Like Amanita

Amanita morrisii compared with Amanita russuloides

Key Differences

• Morris' Amanita is Vulnerable while Russula-Like Amanita is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Morris' Amanita	Russula-Like Amanita
Kingdom same	Fungi (Fungi)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum same	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class same	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order same	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family same	Agaricaceae (Agarics)	Agaricaceae (Agarics)
Genus same	Amanita (Amanitas)	Amanita (Amanitas)
Species	Amanita morrisii	Amanita russuloides

Evolutionary Relationship

Morris' Amanita and Russula-Like Amanita share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Amanita. (Amanitas)

Conservation Status

Morris' Amanita

VU — Vulnerable

Russula-Like Amanita

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Morris' Amanita	Russula-Like Amanita
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Morris' Amanita

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Russula-Like Amanita

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Found in United States.